1 inch optic (lens, mirror) retriver extractor

This is a handy tool for securely and elegantly extracting/removing a 1 inch optic (like a lens, filter, beam splitter, or mirror) that has decided to remain in the holder or lens tube after you have removed the bezel or lock ring. Basically, the optic has adhered to the holder and not to the bezel.

This tool grips the outside edge of the optic, and allows you to remove it.

Often, there is not much space to simply reach in and grab the optic. Also, the optic is often extremely valuable an